That's according to former Premier League striker Jan Aage Fjortoft, who says Klopp's connection to Germany puts him in the driving seat to sign the forward.
Werner is a long-term Liverpool transfer target, and has previously spoken out on his admiration for Klopp and what he has achieved at Anfield.
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